start error - pgsql

Started by kanchanaabout 23 years ago3 messagesgeneral
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#1kanchana
pkkanchana@gmx.net

Hello all,

I treid to compile and install postgresql on PA-RISC.
it is insatlled , but while trying to start as
./pg_ctl -D data -l logfile
i got following messages in logfile.

plz tell me how to overcome this.

IpcSemaphoreCreate: semget(key=5432006, num=17, 03600) failed: No space left on
device

This error does *not* mean that you have run out of disk space.

It occurs when either the system limit for the maximum number of
semaphore sets (SEMMNI), or the system wide maximum number of
semaphores (SEMMNS), would be exceeded. You need to raise the
respective kernel parameter. Alternatively, reduce PostgreSQL's
consumption of semaphores by reducing its max_connections parameter
(currently 32).

The PostgreSQL Administrator's Guide contains more information about
configuring your system for PostgreSQL.

Thanks and Regards,
-kanchana

#2Tom Lane
tgl@sss.pgh.pa.us
In reply to: kanchana (#1)
Re: start error - pgsql

"kanchana" <pkkanchana@gmx.net> writes:

plz tell me how to overcome this.

Isn't the error message clear enough?

This error does *not* mean that you have run out of disk space.
It occurs when either the system limit for the maximum number of
semaphore sets (SEMMNI), or the system wide maximum number of
semaphores (SEMMNS), would be exceeded. You need to raise the
respective kernel parameter.

Run SAM, adjust those kernel parameters, make a new kernel, reboot.

regards, tom lane

#3kanchana
pkkanchana@gmx.net
In reply to: kanchana (#1)
Re: start error - pgsql

Hello Tom and all,

Thanks for reply. I'm able to understand, but previously(2 to 3 weeks back)
with same machine i can able to run withour any problem. But after
recompilation, this runtime pbl areises.

Just to clear myself i'm sending the mail.

If only way is to change the kernel parameters, then i'll try and let you
all lnow if any pbl arises.

Regards,
-Kanchana

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"kanchana" <pkkanchana@gmx.net> writes:

plz tell me how to overcome this.

Isn't the error message clear enough?

This error does *not* mean that you have run out of disk space.
It occurs when either the system limit for the maximum number of
semaphore sets (SEMMNI), or the system wide maximum number of
semaphores (SEMMNS), would be exceeded. You need to raise the
respective kernel parameter.

Run SAM, adjust those kernel parameters, make a new kernel, reboot.

regards, tom lane